All of the young movie fiends in your household will want to know about the upcoming BAMkids Film Festival in Brooklyn. The annual event, presented by the Brooklyn Academy of Music, showcases 50 of the world's best children's films, so there's sure to be a movie to please even the toughest kid critic.
Plus, the fun doesn't stop with the films! This year, the festival takes place on March 8 and 9 and includes a bevy of kid-friendly activities like karaoke, music, and face-painting. A few filmmakers will also be on hand to discuss their work.
Tickets will sell quickly, so plan ahead and buy your movie passes now. Adult tickets are $11, and children's tickets are $7.50. Music shows are $7.
For more information, call (718) 636-4100. All movies will take place in the BAM Rose Cinemas at 30 Lafayette Avenue.
The 2008 line-up is below:
- 10am (Sat & Sun)
Magical Menageries
Ages 2—5 - 10:30am (Sat)
Desmond and the Swamp Barbarian Trap
Ages 5—8 - 10:30am (Sun only)
Elias and the Royal Yacht
Ages 3—6 - 11am (Sat & Sun)
Have a Ball!
Ages 8—11 - 11:30am (Sat only)
Kids in da Hood
Ages 9—11 - 11:30am (Sun only)
A Tale of Two Mozzies
Ages 5—9 - 12pm (Sat only)
Care Bears on Fire
Live music performance - 12pm (Sun only)
Tiny Masters of Today
Live Music Performance - 12:30pm (Sat & Sun)
Magical Menageries
Ages 2—5 - 1pm (Sat only)
Labou
Ages 9—11 - 1pm (Sun only)
Moondance Alexander
Ages 9—11 - 1:30pm (Sat & Sun)
Twists and Turns
Ages 11—13 - 2:30pm (Sat only)
Care Bears on Fire
Live music performance - 2:30pm
Tiny Masters of Today
Live music performance - 3pm (Sat & Sat)
Frogs, fishes, and delicious wishes
Ages 5—8
